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Post by librarylady on Sept 27, 2020 0:28:57 GMT
Ours is open for business.
If a book is returned, it is held in quarantine for 4 days before being checked in and put on the shelves. I have put books on reserve and then picked them up, but not browsed the shelves. I do know that the public access computers have been blocked off to enforce social distancing (every other computer not used). Before the library opened again, one could put a book on hold and volunteers delivered the books to your home.
We are a suburb of 40,000.
In the city of Dallas the only service has been curbside PU--but only at 17 of the libraries within the city. Beginning in October, the curbside will be open at every library. I don't know about the books being quarantined or not. Dallas is a city of 2.6 million residents.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 27, 2020 0:34:15 GMT
Yes, but no idea about hours or restrictions. There is probably none. I prefer to borrow ebooks online.
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Post by MrsDepp on Sept 27, 2020 0:39:49 GMT
Ours is open, and just like yours every other computer blocked. I did read/hear of them quarantining books but don’t know exactly how it works. I do cloudLibrary for my checkouts now. I’ve only went inside the actual building twice since covid has been going on and neither time was for checking out a book
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Post by pilcas on Sept 27, 2020 0:53:48 GMT
You can order books on line and you will be emailed to pick them up. I have been waiting for a book for 2 months.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 27, 2020 1:02:33 GMT
Ours are just opening, this week maybe? They are doing the book quarantine too and will continue to do curbside for the time being. There will be limited hours and each visitor is limited to a certain amount of time for either browsing or using a public computer--I'm not sure how that will be enforced, maybe just be on the honor system for browsing? I don't get books any more as I prefer e-books, but it will be nice to have the option for DS since he's finally, maybe, getting back into reading books...
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Post by myshelly on Sept 27, 2020 1:07:51 GMT
Yes. Ours is open.
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Post by hmp on Sept 27, 2020 1:46:06 GMT
Ours is open by appointment only. You can schedule a 45 minute spot for browsing the stacks (adult, teen, & children’s libraries). You can also schedule computer time in 45 minute increments. The computer lab has been turned into the quarantine room for books. The computers have been moved into previously open spaces or placed on reading/work tables. One computer per table. Research librarians are available in 30 or 60 minute spots by an in-person appt or zoom or Skype or phone. They are still during curbside pick up and book returns. All the librarians are available for phone consults if you want book recommendations. After talking with you they will put together a small selection of books for you to pick up. I love our library and our librarians! It’s my favorite place in town.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Sept 27, 2020 1:50:58 GMT
Ours has been open full time for about 2 wks. My dd is the childrens program director. They quarantine the books for a wk. Only a certain amt is allowed in at a time, and only for like 30 mins. You can reserve a computer for I think 30-60 mins at a time.
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Post by Gravity on Sept 27, 2020 1:55:53 GMT
The library in my city is not open for in person browsing. One must reserve books online. The library emails you when the books are ready for curbside pickup.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2020 2:03:06 GMT
Ours is open.
Not on weekends right now.
Hours are something like 10-6 with 10-12 being curbside pickup only and 12-6 for coming in. Even then, they don't want you to hang around. Get your books and leave.
But most computers are off. Meeting rooms are closed. No groups are meeting. The library used to host a yarn crafting group once a week, craft make and takes, teen groups, etc. All of those have been cancelled indefinitely. Recently restrictions on indoor group gatherings have been relaxed so maybe some will start back up with limits.
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Post by msliz on Sept 27, 2020 2:20:43 GMT
Curbside pickup only
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Post by jenjie on Sept 27, 2020 2:39:55 GMT
I was at our library this week. Special services made an appt to test ds without bothering to check if it was ok.
*limit to number of patrons at a time
*conference rooms off limits
*reference computers are usable but not computers for doing work
*no chairs at tables because
*they are encouraging a 30 minute time limit.
They have tables and chairs outside so Logan was able to do testing there. I checked out books and went outside to wait. I learned our library also offers a community garden. I think people are able to work their own little plots. Nice for people in apartments or townhomes.
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Post by kckckc on Sept 27, 2020 2:50:22 GMT
Yes, they are open. Limited hours, masks required, books are quarantined for 72 hours, no meeting rooms. I have not been in the library since they reopened; I reserve my books online and pick up at the drive through window.
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Post by snugglebutter on Sept 27, 2020 3:03:32 GMT
Ours had curbside checkout throughout the shutdown. Now they still have that but are also open for several hours at a limited capacity.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Sept 27, 2020 7:59:36 GMT
As far as I know, services are limited.
There's curbside pick up for holds placed online, but you are also allowed to browse for 30 mins.
I have no idea if they are quarantining returned books, but what's the point if people can go touch all the books in person anyway?
I've only been borrowing ebooks online.
Nothing has changed with the virus. Other than having to go to work so I'm not fired and then lose everything, I'm staying to myself.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Sept 27, 2020 10:54:11 GMT
Ours was, only for curbside pickup. You needed to place holds and when you were informed they were ready you could go to the library, call and they'd place in your trunk! I got an email the other day that they've closed due to a possibility they have a case among the staff.
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Post by Belle on Sept 27, 2020 15:57:33 GMT
Curbside pick up only. Unfortunately, the library is so far behind filling book requests that it is taking several weeks for a book to go from inside the library to outside for curbside pick up. The library closed down for almost a week due to poor air quality about 2 weeks ago so that didn’t help at all. They are also not accepting any volunteer help right now.
ETA - Thank goodness for digital loaning!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Sept 27, 2020 16:49:52 GMT
Ours opened for curbside pick-up in May or June, opened the actual library in August. They quarantine returned books for at least a week. No fines are levied. I always have at least 10 books on hold and the same with eBooks.
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Post by peabay on Sept 27, 2020 16:51:34 GMT
Yes, but there is a limited number of people in the building at a time; books are quarantined and the individual study rooms are closed.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 27, 2020 17:33:35 GMT
Curbside pickup just started in my city a few weeks ago. And it’s only available at select Library branches, not all of them.
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Post by garcia5050 on Sept 27, 2020 18:15:24 GMT
My local library shut down for a major remodel in March of 2019. It was supposed to be closed for a year and it’s still shut down. There have been letters to the editor of the local people asking why it’s not open, yet all other county libraries are open for pick up only.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2020 18:57:11 GMT
We are rural and our county has had low cases so far. The library is now open again, but also offering curbside. Books are quarantined for 3 days when returned. Most of their programs are still zoomed, but they are starting to offer limited in library activities with a small number of people. My daughter has been doing zoom craft projects with them almost every week - so fun! They are doing a drive through Halloween carnival next weekend. Play a game from your car at different stations and get some candy. They have done a great job with everything!
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Post by lisae on Sept 27, 2020 19:06:55 GMT
My county library is open by appointment as of 2 weeks ago.
The next county over opened sometime over the summer for a regular schedule. The city library in that same county just opened this week. We mostly download materials so the shutdown didn't impact our reading habits.
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Post by busy on Sept 27, 2020 19:08:12 GMT
No, but they have outdoor pickup.
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Post by cmhs on Sept 27, 2020 19:36:15 GMT
One day per week with limited hours. Ours is part of our county library system so each branch is open one day a week for now.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Sept 27, 2020 20:24:21 GMT
Curbside since June 22nd. No idea when they will reopen but happy with this option. I usually put stuff on hold snd just pickup. I do miss browsing but usually pick up holds before Covid. I did enjoy looking at special displays and would occasionally grab a book or dvd from this area. They have some books and videos on display but honestly it’s hard to read titles so I rarely add to my checkout but did see a book that look interesting so added it this last week  . |
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Post by birukitty on Sept 27, 2020 20:57:35 GMT
Ours was open for a short time and then they closed again. Seems like some folks couldn't follow the rules and the librarians didn't feel safe so they shut the doors. I don't blame them. They are trying hard to be safe and accommodating
You can now set up an appointment to come in and browse the shelves. I haven't done that yet because I get most of my books by putting them on hold and then picking them up with curbside pickup. When we return books it is through the return slot only and they are quarantined for 4 days. Overdue fines are not charged for those 4 days.
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